Acute pain is sharp, sudden pain caused by something specific - an injury, a strain, a fall. It usually eases within three months once the underlying issue is treated. Catching it early keeps it from becoming chronic.
Acute pain comes on suddenly and has a clear source. It's your body's alarm system - usually an indicator of disease or that something is threatening the body in some way. It can range from mild to severe depending on the underlying issue, and unlike chronic pain, it typically fades as the injury heals, especially when it's treated early and correctly.
It can be the result of any number of events in your day-to-day life. Common causes include:
Acute pain is often intense and easy to pinpoint. Patients most commonly describe:
Acute pain can last up to three months. Anything that persists beyond that is considered chronic pain - which is exactly why treating it early matters.
Schedule an AppointmentAcute pain can affect not only where the injury occurred but other areas of the body as well. If your pain is continual and debilitating - or it's affecting your sleep or appetite - that's a signal it's time to seek professional help. Reaching out early is the best way to keep acute pain from worsening into a long-term problem.
Treatment varies and depends on where the pain is and how severe it is. Your physician reviews your medical history along with the location and severity of your pain to determine the best options for you - and in many cases, conservative, non-surgical care is all that's needed.
When you're suffering in pain, your whole life is impacted. Take the first step in whichever way feels right - our team will guide you from there.
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